Spring 2022 webinar archive | Cornell Turfgrass Program

Natural v. synthetic, community engagement (sports): Chase Straw, Texas A&M, discusses his work on athlete’s exertion (does it vary on natural vs. synthetic?) and stakeholder engagement at community level sports fields. May 20, 2022.
Annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) options (golf): Penn State entomologist Ben McGraw discusses annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) movement and control options and earthworm castings. May 19, 2022.
Climate change and weeds (lawn): Matthew Elmore, Rutgers University, discusses the effects of climate change on weeds, non-chemical control of crabgrass, and spot treatment weed management. May 13, 2022.
Safety testing, infill & footwear effects on injuries (sports): John Sorochan, University of Tennessee, talks sports field safety testing, infill depths and effects of footwear on non-contact injuries. May 6, 2022.
Early-season growth rates and products for turf recovery (golf): Dr. Bill Kreuser, president of the Greenkeeper App and Superintendent of Jim Ager Golf Course, discusses early-season growth rates and products (other than plant growth regulators) that can affect turf recovery. May 5, 2022.
Spring green-up by variety, lawn alternatives (lawn): Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, discusses spring green-up of different turfgrass varieties and the increasing momentum of lawn alternatives. April 29, 2022.
Spring management of creeping bentgrass (golf): Retired golf course superintendent, Rick Slattery, discusses his approach to spring management of creeping bentgrass surfaces. April 28, 2022.
Cultivation practices (sports): Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on when cultivation practices are warranted and which approaches work best to solve specific problems. April 21, 2022.
Fairy Ring management (golf): Mike Fidanza, Penn State University, on Fairy Ring types, history, and management. April 21, 2022.
Better soil, cleaner water (lawn): Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses practical steps to improve soil physical properties and water quality impairment. Find out why Doug suggests the “Mow High, May, June and July” mantra instead of “No Mow May.” April 15, 2022.
Data-driven turf management (golf): USGA Northeast agronomist John Daniels on data-driven turf managment practices and tools in development to help quantify playing conditions. April 14, 2022.
Early-season turf hacks (sports): Ben Polimer, Field and Grounds Coordinator, Town of Weston, Mass., on early-season turf hacks including strategic traffic dispersal to maximize use of safe athletic field surfaces. April 8, 2022.
Spring strategies for annual bluegrass weevil control (golf): Olga Kostromytska, University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses spring strategies for annual bluegrass weevil control. April 7, 2022.
Soil testing and nitrogen applications (lawn): Karl Guillard, University of Connecticut, discusses his work on soil testing to guide Nitrogen fertilizer applications. April 1, 2022.
Spring expectations, Master’s preview (golf): With the weather hand we’ve been dealt, what should your golfers expect in the Spring? A Master’s preview and how the TV spectacle affects play at your course. March 31, 2022.
Early-season infield skin care (sports): Early-season infield skin care with Evan Mascitti, Penn State University. March 25, 2022.
Winter injury recovery options (golf): Widespread winter injury in the Northeast has us asking the question: what next? Dr. Kevin Frank of Michigan State University discusses recovery options and reasonable timelines. March 24, 2022.
Early-spring keys to successful season (lawn and landscape): The turf guys Frank and Carl chat about making key observations early in the season that will set you up for success later in the year. March 18, 2022.
Winter damage. How it happens, and what you can do about it (golf): Frank Rossi reviews the data on our winter weather and discusses how it may affect winter injury of golf turf. Typical winter injury scenarios are discussed including ice damage and crown hydration, and ways to manage these situations. March 17, 2022.
Golf Course Pollution Prevention BMPs – Rick Slattery shares tips and tricks from his decades of experience creating a safe environment on the course and at the maintenance facility. Feb. 24, 2022.

Questions? Email Carl Schimenti: css223@cornell.edu.

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